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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,267.94, 722,611.56 and 268,451.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,267.94, 722,611.56 and 268,451.65 is: 403,073.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,267.94 : 722,611.56 = 268,451.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,267.94/722,611.56 = 268,451.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,267.94x = 722,611.56 × 268,451.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,267.94x = 193,986,268,068.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,986,268,068.73/481,267.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,073.32

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